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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Here There Be Dragons...

and...a 4th and final Manteau! (Unless I change my mind...)

This time, I used V8626, which is OOP...

I made the shorter view, but added the collar. I like the pleats in the back.

The fabric is a wonderful quality cotton stretch print from Marcy Tilton which I bought last year; she has the same fabric, in green, on her website right now. Since I BARELY had enough fabric, I used a striped ikat cotton from Stonemountain Fabric for the facings. It's so cool when your stash yields JUSTthe right fabric!

Since I was born in the Year of the Dragon, I felt this fabric had to be mine...And HERE...is my hijab

I used a wonderful french "seersucker", also from Marcy, which is lightweight,cool, and does not slip. To avoid the dreaded "flat scarf-head", I made a little"lifter" out of two shoulder pads, covered in black, and velcroed to the scarf.Never let it be said that sewists aren't ingenious!We leave in 3 1/2 weeks, having received our "invitation" from the Iranian government. I'll do a Travel Wardrobe post soon...

Beautiful, Margy! And the "scarf lifter" made from shoulder pads is INSPIRED! The ikat is PERFECT with that print. But I am a bit confused... I thought Muslim law prohibits depictions of animals or people? (As in "real" things. I know abstract images are fine.) Is the dragon print allowable?

Oh, I hope the Iranians allow you to wear your dragon manteau, Margy, because it's such a pretty one! (I just read Shams' comment) With all of the other manteaus that you've made, you'll be the most stylish tourist in the group. Have fun!

Oh, I love that one, Margy! Hope you get to show that one off, too :) I'm also loving that pattern. You ALWAYS find the most interesting patterns - we're definitely on the same page there :) I'm adding that one to my 'get it' list!

Fabulousness! I just showed Kui the photos and she was very impressed, especially with the facing fabric coordinating so well with the beautiful dragon print. She did ask me 'How many followers does Aunt Margy have?' XOXO

Margy, you remind me so much of my mother who was petite and elegant just like you. She even had curly hair about the same color and style as yours. Maybe that is why I was drawn to your blog so strongly. That, and your well-crafted creations which I admire immensely. Keep us posted on your trip. I do love a virtual vacation.

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I've been sewing for 65+ years, with several long sabbaticals. DH and I owned a vineyard and winery for many years, but now we travel and enjoy our life. I've collected fabrics and textiles from all over the world and enjoy using some of them in my sewing.